Murray State University

FACULTY (Salaried Positions. Vita or resume required.):

1. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Criminal Justice), Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Murray State University has been consistently and nationally ranked in the top ten among public masters'/comprehensive universities. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess a doctorate in criminal justice or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate education in criminal justice courses. ABDs will be considered at the assistant level only if the doctorate will be completed by the date of appointment. ABDs with a documented plan to complete the doctoral dissertation by August 2011 will be considered for appointment as an instructor at a non-tenure level. A JD degree alone is not sufficient for this position. Applicant must be a generalist and able to teach a variety of courses. Responsibilities: Duties include teaching four courses per semester, advising students, research, publishing, and service. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 6, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vita, photocopies of all transcripts, current course syllabi, recent teaching evaluations, and contact information for three professional references to: Dr. Bertus Ferreira, Professor and Director, Criminal Justice Program, Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Gerontology, 101S Applied Science Building, Murray State University, Murray KY 42071.

3. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Educational Studies, Leadership & Counseling, College of Education. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP accredited program or in a closely related field with knowledge of CACREP standards required. ABDs with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Generalist with broad experience in counseling, graduate level teaching in counselor education, and counselor supervision required. Experience working with addiction, children, and/or marriage and family issues preferred. Must be qualified to meet Kentucky licensure requirements for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Must be willing and able to travel. Responsibilities: Teach core counseling courses and supervise practicum and internship students at school and community mental health agency sites. Advise and teach students on campus and at off campus sites, and be able to effectively manage distance learning courses. Engage in scholarly activities consistent with requirements of the College of Education in university service and research and collaborate with local school districts and community agencies. Actively pursue involvement in professional counseling organizations at the regional, state, and national levels. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 16, 2009. To Apply: Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts and three letters of recommendation from professionals or supervisors who are familiar with your work to: Dr. Mardis Dunham, Search Committee Chair, 3201 Alexander Hall, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.

4. VISITING PROFESSOR IN RESIDENCE, Nancy and Rayburn Watkins Endowed Professorship in Creative Writing. Department of English and Philosophy. Full-time, nine month, non-tenure track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: M. F. A. in Creative Writing or equivalent required. Must have distinguished record of publication in creative nonfiction and fiction. Evidence of excellence in teaching required. Responsibilities: Teach two courses per semester, participate in the Reading Series and the low-residency M. F. A. in Creative Writing Program, and engage in appropriate service. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 27, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, placement file with copies of transcripts and three recent letters of recommendation addressing the above qualifications/responsibilities to: Watkins Search, Department of English and Philosophy, Murray State University, 7C Faculty Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3341.

5. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Public Law), Department of Government, Law and International Affairs. Tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: Ph.D. and J.D. degrees. The Ph.D. must be in Political Science with concentration in American Public Law. Applicants with a documented plan for completion of both degrees by the appointment date will be considered. Responsibilities: Teaching duties will likely include a combination of the following: American Government, Legal Environment of Business (Business Law), Judicial Process, Litigation and Trial Practice, Trusts and Estates, Commercial Transactions, Law and Public Administration, and Constitutional Law. Candidates must also be willing and able to teach using multiple delivery methods and in non-tradition formats. Must demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship and service. Application Deadline: Postmarked by November 30, 2009. To Apply: Send letter of application, vita, transcripts, three recent letters of recommendation and writing sample to: Dr. F. Umar, Search Committee Chair, Department of Government, Law and International Affairs, Murray State University, Faculty Hall 5A, Murray, KY 42071-3341.

6. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Organic), Department of Chemistry. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: Earned doctorate in organic chemistry. ABDs with documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. A research program that complements existing interests within the department required. Must show a commitment to teaching excellence in intermediate and advanced organic chemistry. Responsibilities: Duties include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, engaging in research resulting in refereed publications, and providing university and regional service. Application Deadline: Postmarked by December 4, 2009. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, future research plans, and statement of teaching interest, along with three letters of reference to: Organic Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, 1201 Jesse D. Jones Hall, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071-3300. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.

7. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Sociology Program, Murray State University. Full-time, tenure track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: Ph.D. in sociology is required. ABD's with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Teaching experience at the college level preferred. Must be able to teach research methods using SAS and courses in the field of criminology, law and society, and deviant behavior. Must be able to teach introductory sociology and other areas as needed, such as social stratification. Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate level, scholarship leading to publication, and providing service to the program, university and region. Application Deadline: Postmarked by December 14, 2009. To Apply: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, a writing sample, student evaluations related to courses described above, and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Lillian Daughaday, Search Committee Chair, Sociology Program, Murray State University, 5A Faculty Hall, Murray, KY 42071-3341.

10. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Photography), Department of Art & Design. Tenure-track position to begin August 2010. Qualifications: MFA in Photography required. MFA candidates with a documented plan of completion by appointment date will be considered. Evidence of a strong regional and emerging national exhibition record, active professional achievement, ability to teach beginning and advanced courses in photography, and knowledge of traditional, digital, and alternative photography technologies is required. Must have experience in developing curriculum that is inclusive of both technical and critical issues. Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must have a strong knowledge of safety practices in photography. Successful college/university teaching experience and knowledge of electronic imaging, video, and graphic design methods is preferred. Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching two courses in photography, one electronic imaging or graphic design course or another departmental offering; responsible for the photography program and maintaining photography studio facilities and equipment; responsible for the continuation of the development of a strong well-rounded undergraduate digital and traditional photography program. Advise students; manage the area budget; meet the teaching, research, and service expectations of the Department and the University. Application Deadline: Postmarked by January 15, 2010. To Apply: Submit letter of application, 20-40 slides/CD of personal work, 20 slides/CD of student work, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Chair, Search Committee, Murray State University, Department of Art & Design, 604 FA, Murray, KY 42071-3342.